Summary of Contents for Saltillo Corporation Chat Fusion 8
- Page 1 User’s Guide Applies to: Chat Fusion 8 ∙ 1 Generation Saltillo Corporation 2143 Township Road 112 Millersburg, OH 44654 www.saltillo.com Version 1.1...
- Page 2 Acknowledgements Copyright/Trademark Information © 2016 Saltillo Corporation. All rights reserved. Under copyright laws this document may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Saltillo Corporation. Chat Fusion, NOVA chat, TouchChat, and VocabPC are trademarks of Saltillo Corporation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
What’s Included ..................................9 Chat Fusion 8 Device Features ..............................10 Chat Fusion 8: Front View ................................10 Chat Fusion 8: Left Side Features ............................... 10 Chat Fusion 8: Right Side Features ............................. 11 Using Menu, Back, and Home ..............................11 Charging the Device Battery using the Standard Charger ...................... - Page 4 WordPower24 with Phrases............................... 29 WordPower30 .................................... 29 WordPower42 .................................... 29 WordPower42 Basic ................................... 30 WordPower48 .................................... 30 WordPower60 .................................... 30 WordPower60-Basic................................... 30 WordPower80 .................................... 30 WordPower108 ..................................30 4-Basic ......................................30 Basic Scan ....................................30 Communication Journey: Aphasia .............................. 31 Essence.......................................
- Page 5 Modifying Button Styles ................................. 43 Modifying a Button Style ................................43 Modifying Button Color Saturation ............................44 Modifying a Page Button Style ..............................44 Modifying a Vocabulary Button Style ............................44 Overriding a Button Style ................................45 Modifying a Button Arrow Link ............................... 45 Adding or Modifying a Button Action .............................
- Page 6 Finding a Vocal Smiley ................................60 Example: Add a Smiley Face and Laugh Sound to a Button ....................... 61 Setting Access Options ................................61 Activating Buttons on Touch or Release ............................ 61 Setting a Time for Button Activation ............................62 Setting a Time to Prevent Selection of a Button Twice ......................
- Page 7 Setting the Pointer’s Color ................................. 83 Setting the Pointer’s Size ................................83 Setting the Pointer’s Shape ................................ 83 Hiding the Pointer ..................................83 Showing or Hiding Headpointing Popup Menus ........................84 Configuring the Rest Area ............................... 84 Configuring the Advanced Headpointing Settings ........................86 Setting Smoothing ..................................
- Page 8 Uploading Data for Analysis ..............................102 Configuring Data Uploading ..............................103 Selecting a Person ..................................104 Setting up Automatic Data Uploads ............................104 Initiating an Immediate Data Upload ............................104 Saving Data to a File to Analyze Manually ..........................105 Clearing Usage Data .................................
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Page 9: Welcome To Chat Fusion
Trouble Tickets: http://saltillo.com/tt/ For Realize Language™ website support: support@realizelanguage.com What’s Included The following were included in your Chat Fusion package. Your Chat Fusion 8 Device Battery Charger – Wireless Battery Charger – Standard Additional Items Extra Device Frame Screwdriver USB Cable... -
Page 10: Chat Fusion 8 Device Features
Touchscreen” on page 21 Using the camera “Taking Pictures” on page 107 Chat Fusion 8: Left Side Features The left side of the device (when viewed from the front) contains the power button, HDMI port, charging port, and USB port. HDMI... -
Page 11: Chat Fusion 8: Right Side Features
Chat Fusion 8: Right Side Features The right side of the device (when viewed from the front) contains two switch jacks and a headphone jack. Switch Switch jack A Headphone jack jack B For information on: See: Setting up switches “Configuring... -
Page 12: Charging The Device Battery Using The Standard Charger
Charging the Device Battery using the Standard Charger The standard battery charger plugs into the charging port on your Chat Fusion. When to charge your Chat Fusion: We suggest charging the battery each night. If you cannot plug in the charger overnight, it is best to power off the device to conserve battery charge. -
Page 13: Charging The Device Battery Using The Wireless Charger
Charging the Device Battery using the Wireless Charger The wireless charger allows you to charge your Chat Fusion without plugging in a charger cable every time you charge the device. Recommendation: Keep the charger connected to an electrical outlet or surge protector. Then, any time the device needs charging, simply place the device on the charging pad and it will begin to charge. - Page 14 While the Battery is charging: The charger’s red LED is illuminated. When the battery is fully charged, the blue LED is illuminated. Power jack Blue LED Red LED The Chat Fusion’s red charging LED is illuminated. When the battery is fully charged, the blue charging LED is illuminated.
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Page 15: Checking Battery Status
Checking Battery Status You can check the battery status of the device by navigating menus or by having a button on a vocabulary page that checks the status. Checking Battery Status Using Menus You can check the battery status of the device by navigating menus. Choose Menu >... -
Page 16: Turning The Device On And Off
Turning the Device On and Off The power button is located on the left side of the device (when viewed from the front). Power button To turn your device on from a complete power-down: Press and hold the power button. To turn your device off for storage: 1. -
Page 17: Controlling Volume
Controlling Volume To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen to earphones at high volume levels for long periods. The volume button is located on the top edge of the device. Press the ends of the button to increase or decrease volume. -
Page 18: Removing The Handle
Removing the Handle If you do not plan to use the handle, you can remove it by removing the two screws that hold it in place. Remove these screws The handle and screws are potential choking hazards. Store them in a safe location. Removing or Replacing the Device Frame Your device shipped with a device frame attached. -
Page 19: Replacing The Wheelchair Mounting Plate
Replacing the Wheelchair Mounting Plate Your device shipped with the wheelchair mounting plate installed. If you need to replace the mounting plate, follow these instructions. 1. Place the device face-down on a flat surface. Be careful not to scratch the display. 2. -
Page 20: Attaching A Strap
Attaching a Strap For hands-free transport, you can attach a strap to the handle on your Chat Fusion. Simply attach the connectors on the ends of the strap to the holders on the handle. Chat Fusion User’s 8.1 Guide Page 20... -
Page 21: Using The Touchscreen
Using the Touchscreen Your device comes with a capacitive touchscreen. It responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger. You can also use the stylus that was provided with your device. See “Using the Stylus”. Important! Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touchscreen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. -
Page 22: Cleaning And Disinfecting Your Device
Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Device If your device will only be used by one client, routine cleaning and disinfecting should be sufficient. If, however, multiple clients will be using the device, take additional measures to clean and disinfect the device after it has been used by one client before allowing it to be used by another client. Routine Cleaning and Disinfecting To clean your device case and screen, turn the device off, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth slightly dampened with water, and dry with another soft, lint-free cloth. -
Page 23: Using The Home Screen
Using the Home Screen The home screen allows you to place shortcuts, widgets, and other items to customize the device to your needs. To display the home screen, touch Home on the device screen. Note: Dedicated (locked) devices do not have access to the home screen. Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user’s guide start with the device unlocked and running the application. -
Page 24: Using The Application Screen
Using the Application Screen Using the Speech Display Bar (SDB) The Speech Display Bar (SDB) displays text that you enter or generate in the application. You can change the size of the text and the number of lines of text that appear in the window. Tapping on the SDB can speak all text generated. -
Page 25: Changing Functional Sdb Settings
Changing Functional SDB Settings To access the options for changing Speech Display bar settings, choose Menu > Settings > Input. Option Description Tap to Speak This option toggles the option for the SDB to speak when chosen or not Tap to Expand This option toggles the option for the SDB to expand when chosen or Enable Menu This option toggles the SDB context menu on or off. -
Page 26: Using Application Menus
Using Application Menus After choosing Menu, groupings of menus appear. These menus vary depending on other settings in the application. In Edit Mode In Edit Mode, all the buttons are outlined, indicating that they can be edited. When the menu disappears, the words “Edit Mode”, followed by the name of the vocabulary file and the name of the current page, appear in red across the bottom of the screen. -
Page 27: Choosing A Vocabulary File
Choosing a Vocabulary File Choosing an appropriate vocabulary file is imperative to the success of the device user. Saltillo suggests that a qualified speech language pathologist, teaching staff, parents, and device user are all part of the decision process of choosing an appropriate vocabulary file. When choosing a vocabulary file, consider the following: •... -
Page 28: Additional Considerations
Additional Considerations When choosing a vocabulary, keep these additional considerations in mind. Screen orientation Some individuals may work best with pages displayed in landscape orientation, while others may do better in portrait orientation. Visual issues Some people will work best with symbols, while others may do better with pictures. Customization Each individual has unique capabilities. -
Page 29: Available Vocabulary Files
Available Vocabulary Files From the list of available vocabulary files, tap on a file name, choose Open, and explore the file. Take some time to explore each of these files and see if one might be appropriate for the device user or get some ideas for creating your own. -
Page 30: Wordpower42 Basic
WordPower42 Basic WordPower42 Basic is a simplified version of WordPower42. This word-based system remains rich in core vocabulary, and it may be appropriate for beginning users or those who need a more basic vocabulary design. It is designed to make communication fast and easy. WordPower48 WordPower48 is very similar to the 42-location, but in the extra column on the left, you now have a clear display, delete word, period, and plural. -
Page 31: Communication Journey: Aphasia
communicator who is using auditory and/or visual scanning as a means to access communication. Basic Scan does not provide access to a comprehensive vocabulary. Specific items within each category can and should be modified to meet the unique needs of individuals. Communication Journey: Aphasia “Communication Journey: Aphasia”... -
Page 32: Myquickchat
myQuickChat myQuickChat is an introductory communication system geared toward child and adult AAC users with complex communication needs. myQuickChat is available for both children and adults in 4, 8, and 12 locations, each with an identical 16-location Support Master Home Page. myQuickChat was created to offer a high frequency, phrase-based communication system in an easy to use yet very engaging format. -
Page 33: Configuring Chat Editor
Configuring Chat Editor The first time you open Chat Editor after installing it, you will be prompted to set up a configuration. 1. Select Nova Chat/Chat Fusion from the Choose Product window and click OK. 2. Select your language from the Choose Language window and click OK. 3. -
Page 34: Using Vocabulary Files With Chat Editor
Using Vocabulary Files with Chat Editor The Chat Editor Library contains the same vocabulary files as the device. See “Available Vocabulary Files” on page 29. You can explore any of these files by highlighting one and opening it. Explore the page and button organization by choosing the buttons. -
Page 35: Using Chat Editor To Create Instructional Materials
Using Chat Editor to Create Instructional Materials Capture sequences of buttons from screens in Chat Editor to paste into instructional materials you create such as Word documents, PowerPoint™ presentations, flash cards, etc. 1. In Chat Editor, choose Capture in the top section of the Editor window. The Button Capture window will open. -
Page 36: Turning Edit Mode On
Turning Edit Mode On To edit a vocabulary file or any resource linked to it (pages, buttons, etc.), you must activate Edit Mode. You can edit a vocabulary file on the device or by using Chat Editor. Device: Choose Menu > Edit Mode. All the buttons are outlined, and the words “Edit Mode”, followed by the current vocabulary and page names, appear in red across the bottom row of keys. -
Page 37: Creating A Copy Using Chat Editor
Creating a Copy using Chat Editor 1. Choose Library. 2. Choose the file to duplicate. 3. Choose Duplicate. 4. Type a name for the file. 5. Choose Save. Modifying Button Text You can modify the label or message text for any button. Or you can remove the text and fill the button with an image. -
Page 38: Editing The Button Text
Editing the Button Text In Chat Editor, click in the Label or Message box and enter your new text. In Chat Fusion, tap in the Label or Message box to display the keyboard. Enter your new text. If you tapped in the Label box, choose Next to move to the Message box. Choose Done and then choose Save to apply your changes to the button. -
Page 39: Finding An Image From The Device Library
Finding an Image from the Device Library From the Button Properties, choose Find or Browse to open a list of categories. Choose a category to open a list of images. Then choose the image you want. The image will be displayed in the Button Properties. -
Page 40: Creating Your Own Image
Creating Your Own Image 1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode. 2. Press and hold on the button. A menu will open. 3. Choose Edit Button to display the Button Properties. 4. From the Button Properties, choose Camera. 5. Tap the Camera button. A checkmark will be displayed with the image. 6. -
Page 41: Using An Existing Image
Using an Existing Image If you find that the image you need is not available from the device library, you can use your own digital, scanned, downloaded, or homemade image and import that image directly into the button. Note: If you are using the Editor, the image must be on the same computer. If you are importing directly from the device, the image must already be stored on the device. -
Page 42: Hiding Buttons
Hiding Buttons It may be useful to hide some of the buttons when initially presenting a vocabulary to the device user. Presenting all buttons at once may be overwhelming. Hiding some of the buttons will allow the device user to more easily focus on specific vocabulary being presented. Hiding a button does not delete the associated information. -
Page 43: Saving Hidden Button Settings
Saving Hidden Button Settings If you hide buttons to work on a particular curriculum and would like to save those settings for your next session, choose Menu > Settings > Input > and check Show Hidden Buttons. The device or Editor will remember all of the currently hidden buttons. To start where you left off during your last session, choose Menu >... -
Page 44: Modifying Button Color Saturation
Modifying Button Color Saturation Saturation (gradient fill) adds the appearance of depth to a button. To adjust the color saturation on the device: Choose Menu > Settings > Style > Enable. Then choose Saturation. The current saturation setting will be displayed. Lower numbers add more background color to the buttons. -
Page 45: Overriding A Button Style
Overriding a Button Style This option is typically used only when the style for an entire page or entire vocabulary file has been set, but you can make an exception for one particular button. 1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode. 2. -
Page 46: Adding Or Modifying A Button Action
Adding or Modifying a Button Action A single button can perform a number of different actions. For example: different speaking options; adding grammatical endings to words; clearing the display; or backspacing. To add or modify a button’s action: 1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode. 2. -
Page 47: Available Button Actions
Available Button Actions Action Name Description No Action Performs no action Add Message to Display Inserts text from the button’s message box into the display, but the words are not spoken Add Time/Date to Displays the current date and time in the Speech Display Bar (SDB) Display Apply Modifier A modifier key is a special key on a keyboard that modifies the normal... - Page 48 Action Name Description Save Display Saves the text currently showing on the display for later use. SDB - Copies all text in the SDB and places a copy in the Clipboard Copy Text SDB - Adds text from the Clipboard to the SDB Paste Text SDB - Copies all text from the SDB to the chosen social network...
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Page 49: Using Navigate, Visit, And Jump To Page
Using Navigate, Visit, and Jump to Page Action Description Navigate Navigate takes you to a new page and leaves you there. Visit Visit takes you to a new page for a single hit and then takes you back and remembers if you did not use up the visit. -
Page 50: Using A Button In Multiple Places
Using a Button in Multiple Places A button can be used in multiple pages. 1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode. 2. Press and hold on an empty location. 3. Choose Add Button from Library. 4. Choose the page on which the button resides. 5. -
Page 51: Creating A Copy Of A Page
Creating a Copy of a Page 1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode > Pages. 2. Choose the page to duplicate. (Right-click on the page if you are using the Editor.) 3. Choose Duplicate. 4. Give the page a new name and choose Save. Creating a Page from a Template 1. -
Page 52: Creating A Visual Scene
Creating a Visual Scene You can create visual scenes that include any of the following: • Hotspots on the image that speak • Hotspots on the image that produce sounds • Hotspots on the image that navigate to other vocabulary pages •... -
Page 53: Create A Visual Scene Page
Create a Visual Scene Page 1. From the Button Properties, choose the Actions tab and tap the list arrow to open a list of actions. 2. Choose Navigate. A list of pages will open, allowing you to select the page to navigate to. 3. -
Page 54: Add A Transparent Button To The Visual Scene Page
Add a Transparent Button to the Visual Scene Page In Edit Mode, the page created in Create a Visual Scene Page appears as follows: You could create a button that speaks the name of an animal, makes a sound, and/or navigates to another vocabulary page. -
Page 55: Modify A Button's Actions
8. Choose Save. The checkerboard transparent pattern will appear in the button cell you selected. 9. Press and hold the transparent button, choose Change Button Size, and adjust the vertical and horizontal cells. For example: 10. Choose Save. The transparent pattern will expand to the size you specified, showing the area the button will cover. -
Page 56: Alternative: Create The Scene And Then The Linking Button
To add an action and change the order of actions: When you add an action, it appears last in the list of actions set up for the button. If you added Clear Display to the end of the list, “cow” would be cleared from the SDB. To clear the SDB first, so that “cow” remained displayed, you would need to change the order of the actions. -
Page 57: Create A Visual Scene With Buttons Surrounding The Image
Create a Visual Scene with Buttons Surrounding the Image You may prefer to create a visual scene with buttons outside the image instead of hotspots on the image. Copy basic function buttons from other pages and paste them onto your visual scene page. The example above includes the Home, Clear, Delete, and Go Back buttons. -
Page 58: Working With Gestures
Working with Gestures A gesture is a motion that can be made to the screen to trigger a specific action. An example of a gesture might be a “swipe down” on the screen that would clear the text from the Speech Display Bar. A gesture can apply a particular page (see “Creating a Gesture for a Page”), or it can be applied to all... -
Page 59: Working With Speech
Working with Speech When you select a speech synthesizer, you can select from a variety of voices to speak individual characters, words, phrases, or sentences. You can select exactly what and when you want to speak. Selecting a Synthesizer and Voice To access the available voices, choose Menu >... -
Page 60: Configuring Speech Modes
Configuring Speech Modes You can configure Chat Fusion to speak after every character, every word, every sentence, or any combination of these settings. Choose Menu > Settings > Speech Output. Check one or more options. Setting Description Character The voice speaks after every character Word The voice speaks after every word Sentence... -
Page 61: Example: Add A Smiley Face And Laugh Sound To A Button
Example: Add a Smiley Face and Laugh Sound to a Button A button can be set up with the command in the message. However, if you use the “speech message” action, the command appears in the Speech Display Bar (SDB), which isn't ideal. A better way may be to set up a button with an emoticon symbol in the message. -
Page 62: Setting A Time For Button Activation
Setting a Time for Button Activation When you set Acceptance Time, a button is not selected until you hold your finger on it for a certain period of time. You can set the Acceptance Time using the numeric control in the dialog. 1. -
Page 63: Using Orientation Tilt With The Sdb
Using Orientation Tilt with the SDB In a quiet environment, using voice output might not be appropriate but communication is still needed. The tilt feature offers an Expand option that displays expanded text to the communication partner. This might also be of value in an extremely loud environment. To set the tilt option, choose Menu >... -
Page 64: Setting Up Switch Scanning
Setting up Switch Scanning As an alternative to directly selecting each button on the screen, the application offers single switch and two switch scanning. To access the options for customizing a scanning technique, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning. Setting Description Enable Scanning... -
Page 65: Setting Up Touchscreen Scanning
Setting up Touchscreen Scanning There are times when a user is not capable of activating specific areas on the screen. For example, maybe the user does not have the pointing skills to hit one button. Using the touchscreen to scan allows the user to tap anywhere on the screen to initiate a scan of the buttons. -
Page 66: Using Row/Column Scan Mode
Using Row/Column Scan Mode A row/column scan highlights each row of buttons beginning with the top row and move down the screen. When the row that contains the button you want is highlighted, activate your switch. The scan will then step through the buttons from left to right across the row. When the button you want is highlighted, activate your switch. -
Page 67: Using Flow Scan Mode
Using Flow Scan Mode Flow scanning is provided as a scanning option for individuals who do not require consistency within a scan pattern. If you select Flow, the Mode window will open. To increase the number of groups in a flow, tap +. To decrease the number of groups, tap –. -
Page 68: Configuring Speech Display Bar (Sdb) Scans
Configuring Speech Display Bar (SDB) Scans To include the SDB in scans: Selecting the SDB speaks the current text. Turn scanning of the Speech Display Bar on or off by choosing Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Scan SDB. To include the SDB Clear button ( ) in scans: Turn scanning of the Speech Display Bar’s Clear button ( ) on or off by choosing Menu >... -
Page 69: Configuring Re-Scans
Configuring Re-scans Select the number of times you want your device to scan the page automatically. Once you reach the set number of re-scans, the scan will stop until a switch is activated again. To set the number of re-scans, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Scan Timing > Number of Re-scans. - Page 70 Audio Output Device Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Auditory Prompts > Audio Output Device. Choose either Speaker or Earphone. You can hear prompts through the device's speaker. You can also plug stereo headphones into the headphone jack on the side of the device. Headphone jack This allows you, but not others, to hear the prompts.
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Page 71: Choosing A Voice
Choosing a Voice When choosing a voice to use for the auditory prompts, it can be helpful to choose a different voice than the one the system uses for speaking messages. To change the voice, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Auditory Prompts > Voice Settings. Note: Pitch is available as an option only if Acapela is selected as the synthesizer. -
Page 72: Working With Groups And Subgroups
4. Choose Scan Editor. The following prompt will be displayed: 5. Select either All pages or Just this page. The Scan Editor will open at the default top level. 6. Top Level (Default) is selected and the Scan Editor menu options appear in the lower left corner. Working with Groups and Subgroups The Scan Editor allows you to set up groups and subgroups of buttons for scan patterns on a page. - Page 73 Edit Name & Scan Mode The name is what will be spoken as the auditory prompt. You can modify the name and scan mode of the selected group or subgroup. 1. Select Edit Name & Scan Mode. 2. Tap in the Name field and enter the new name. 3.
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Page 74: Creating A Custom Scan Pattern
Create Subgroups Automatically Add subgroups to the selected group or subgroup automatically. This option creates one level of subgroups. The number of subgroups is controlled by the scan mode setting: Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Mode. 1. - Page 75 4. Choose Scan Editor. The following prompt will be displayed: 5. Select either All pages or just this page. The Scan Editor will open at the default top level. 6. Top Level (Default) is selected and the Scan Editor menu options appear in the lower left corner. 7.
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Page 76: Deleting A Custom Scan Pattern From One Page
11. Choose Menu. Two menu options are displayed: Set as Default and Delete Scan Pattern & Quit. Choose Set As Default. The following prompt will be displayed: Setting this scan pattern as the default will overwrite the scan patterns of other pages. Are you sure you wish to continue? 12. -
Page 77: Deleting A Custom Scan Pattern From All Pages
Deleting a Custom Scan Pattern from All Pages If you no longer need a custom scan pattern that you applied to all pages, follow these steps to delete it. 1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode > Pages. 2. Choose any page in the vocabulary that has the custom scan pattern. The following menu will open: 3. -
Page 78: Setting Up Headpointing
Setting up Headpointing Note: Information on headpointing only applies if you purchased the ChatPoint product. ChatPoint allows individuals who are unable to use their hands to use small head movements to control where the pointer moves on the screen. The ChatPoint unit mounted on your device translates these head movements into pointer movements and activations/selections on the screen. -
Page 79: Configuring Headpointing Settings
Configuring Headpointing Settings After you mount the ChatPoint unit, you are ready to modify settings to suit the individual who will be using it. You will modify the settings using the Chat software that is installed on your device. Important! Because headpointing depends on an individual’s head movement capabilities, these instructions only cover the setup basics. -
Page 80: Turning Headpointing On Or Off
Setting Description Rest Area An inactive area surrounding the last activation point. This area allows the user to rest before moving to the next activation. For details, see “Configuring the Rest Area” on page 84. Advanced Most users will not benefit from changing the advanced settings. These settings control smoothing, dwell method, secondary dwell time, averaging, and graphical representations of averaging. -
Page 81: Setting Horizontal Adjustment
Setting Horizontal Adjustment Horizontal Adjustment is the amount of head movement required to move the pointer across the screen. Change the Horizontal Adjustment value to compensate for trouble the user has selecting buttons horizontally. The higher you set the value, the less head movement the user needs to move the pointer on the screen horizontally. -
Page 82: Configuring Pointer Visual Effects
Configuring Pointer Visual Effects The pointer moves with the user’s head movement. The visual effects you set up for the pointer will help the user identify selected items. To access the pointer visual effects settings, choose Pointer Visual Effects from the Headpointing Settings screen. The Pointer Visual Effects screen will be displayed. Setting Description Pointer Opacity... -
Page 83: Setting The Pointer's Color
Setting the Pointer’s Color Pointer Color allows you to set the color of the pointer. To set the pointer’s color, choose Pointer Color from the Pointer Visual Effects screen. The Pointer Color window opens. Tap a color in the color selection window. The selected color appears in the circle to the right of Pointer Color on the Pointer Visual Effects screen. -
Page 84: Showing Or Hiding Headpointing Popup Menus
Showing or Hiding Headpointing Popup Menus To show or hide the top and bottom headpointing popup menus, choose Popup Menus from the Headpointing Settings screen. The Popup Menus screen will be displayed. To pause headpointing or toggle the pointer’s function: When Show Top Popup Menu is turned on, the top popup menu slides down when the user moves the pointer off the top of the screen in the center. - Page 85 To set the size of the rest area: Note: If Use Button as Rest Area is turned on, the Rest Area Size setting will not adjust the size of the rest area within the Chat software vocabulary pages. It will only adjust the size of the rest area within the operating system.
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Page 86: Configuring The Advanced Headpointing Settings
Configuring the Advanced Headpointing Settings Most users will not benefit from changing the advanced settings. Some of these settings may be more useful for games or other apps. To access these settings, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Headpointing. The Headpointing Settings screen will be displayed. -
Page 87: Setting Smoothing
Setting Smoothing Smoothing compensates for minor shakiness or tremors to reduce accidental button activations. The number you select tells your device how far you must move out of one button location before a second button is activated. If you select a smoothing number higher than "1", ChatPoint will "lag behind" any head movements the user makes. -
Page 88: Dwell Method: Normal
Dwell Method: Normal Normal is the default dwell method, and it will work best for most users. Normal features a colored dot that shrinks when focused on a button and, after the specified dwell time, selects that button. The button on which the pointer is focused is highlighted to help the user verify that the correct button will be selected. -
Page 89: Dwell Method: Sir Dragalot
Note: For information on secondary dwell time, see “Setting Secondary Dwell Time” on page 90. The button on which the pointer is focused is highlighted to help the user verify that the correct button will be selected. In this example, the pointer is focused on the Food button and, in sync with the specified dwell time, has shrunk to the size at which the three-section cursor is displayed. -
Page 90: Dwell Method: Tick-Talk
Dwell Method: Tick-Talk The dwell method Tick-Talk is click-only. This method is most useful when long-click and drag operations are not needed. The button on which the pointer is focused is highlighted to help the user verify that the correct button will be selected. Pointer How it Performs When the user first aims the pointer, it is at maximum size and it shrinks according... -
Page 91: Showing Or Hiding Averaging Details
Showing or Hiding Averaging Details Turn on Show Averaging Details only if you want to see graphical representations of how averaging works. Most users will have no need for this setting. Positioning the User and the ChatPoint Unit After setting up ChatPoint, familiarize yourself with how to position the user, position the unit, and clean the unit. -
Page 92: Configuring Visual Effects For Scanning Or Headpointing
Configuring Visual Effects for Scanning or Headpointing Visual effects are used with scanning or headpointing to help the user identify selected items. To access the visual effects settings, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Visual Effects. Effect Description Outline When Outline is turned on, an outline appears around the active area. -
Page 93: Using Word Finder
Using Word Finder Use the Word Finder feature to find the path to specific words. If you need to know if a word is included, use this feature to find where the word is stored. Setting up Word Finder There are two ways to use this feature: Set up a button or set up Word Finder as a menu item. Setting up a Button You can set up a button to initiate a word search. -
Page 94: Finding Specific Words
Finding Specific Words When you want to find where a word is used: 1. Either tap the Word Finder button you created or choose the Word Finder menu item. A keyboard will open. 2. Type the word in the colored box. Uses of the word will appear above the colored box and one or more paths to the word will appear below the colored box. -
Page 95: Enabling Word Prediction
To delete an abbreviation: 1. Press and hold on the entry. 2. Choose Delete. 3. Choose Yes to confirm. Enabling Word Prediction The application uses a static word prediction dictionary. North American English and British English dictionaries have been provided on the device. To turn word prediction on or off: 1. -
Page 96: Restricting Access
Restricting Access When you want to prevent the user from changing application settings, accessing operating system features, or using apps, you can do any of the following: Block access to application settings; block access to the operating system and apps; block access to application settings AND the operating system and apps. -
Page 97: Blocking Access To Application Settings, The Operating System, And Apps
Blocking Access to Application Settings, the Operating System, and Apps To lock application settings: 1. Choose Menu > Settings > Menu Lock. 2. Enable Menu Lock. 3. Enter a password and choose Save. 4. Choose Menu > Lock. To hide access to the operating system and apps: 1. -
Page 98: Creating And Loading Profiles
Creating and Loading Profiles Profiles provide a snapshot of the current settings of the system to be saved for easy access at a later time. You can save multiple profiles to be used when needed. Creating multiple profiles allows you to switch between groups of settings. -
Page 99: Changing Display Settings
Changing Display Settings The screen brightness and timeout settings can be set in Display Settings. Choose Menu > Settings > System > Display Settings. Setting Description Brightness Brightness provides a slide bar for manually setting the brightness or an option to have the system automatically set the brightness. -
Page 100: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time You can set the date and time from the Settings menu, and you can create a button that speaks and displays the current date and time. Changing Date and Time Settings Choose Menu > Settings > System > Date and Time. Then set the date, time zone, time, and the appropriate date and time formats. -
Page 101: Analyzing Language Development
Analyzing Language Development You can use the data logging capabilities of your device to collect information on a person’s language development. Then you can upload that information to the Realize Language website. Collect data on Upload the data to the Create easy-to- your device Realize Language website... -
Page 102: Turning Data Logging On Or Off
Turning Data Logging On or Off When data logging is turned on, your device collects language usage data which you can upload to the Realize Language website for web-based analysis or save to a file to analyze manually. From the Data Logging menu, select Data Logging. A green checkmark will appear to indicate that data logging is turned on. -
Page 103: Configuring Data Uploading
Configuring Data Uploading Note: You must be connected to WiFi to upload data. 1. Choose Realize Language from the Data Logging menu. The first time you select Realize Language, the following message will appear: “Access to personal communication requires authorization. Please enter your privacy password.”... -
Page 104: Selecting A Person
Selecting a Person A warning icon following “Person” indicates that no person is selected. If you collect data before selecting a person, that data will be associated with a “default user”. The best practice is to select a person immediately. 1. -
Page 105: Saving Data To A File To Analyze Manually
Saving Data to a File to Analyze Manually Save usage data to a file when you want to analyze it manually instead of uploading it to the Realize Language website for analysis. To save data to a file: 1. From the Data Logging menu, choose Save Data to File. The following prompt will appear. Access to personal communication requires authorization. -
Page 106: Clearing Usage Data
Clearing Usage Data To clear usage data for a person: 1. Choose Clear Log from the Data Logging menu. The Person to Clear window will be displayed. 2. Choose the person whose usage data you want to clear. Note: A green dot will appear to the right of the person who is selected currently. You can choose that person, a different person, or All People. -
Page 107: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures From the home screen or Apps folder, tap the Camera shortcut To take a picture: 1. Using the display as a viewfinder, aiming the lens at the subject. 2. A white circle will appear in the center of the display. This circle shows the area of focus. 3. -
Page 108: Updating The Application
Updating the Application Be sure to check for available software updates on a regular basis. Note: You must be connected to WiFi to download updates automatically. Downloading and Installing Updates Automatically The “Allow WiFi Download” and “Auto Install” options are selected by default on your device. Leave both options selected. -
Page 109: Backing Up And Restoring Vocabulary Files
Backing up and Restoring Vocabulary Files It’s important to back up your vocabulary files to guard against losing changes you made. If a problem occurs, you can then restore the backed up file to your device or the Editor. Note: When you perform a backup, you will overwrite your existing backup file. Backing up a Library in the Editor 1. -
Page 110: Transferring Vocabulary Files
Transferring Vocabulary Files To transfer vocabulary files between the device and the Editor: 1. Start Chat Editor. 2. Attach a USB cable to the device and to the computer that is running the Editor. The device screen will display “Transfer Mode”. 3. -
Page 111: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The device no longer produces sound Airplane Mode may be turned on or sound may be turned off. To make sure Airplane Mode is turned off, press and hold the device’s power button. If Airplane Mode shows “Airplane mode is ON”, tap Airplane Mode to turn it off. To make sure sound is turned on, press and hold the device’s power button. -
Page 112: Clearing And Restoring Customizations
Clearing and Restoring Customizations Although most devices are purchased with one end user, there are times that devices are shared among more than one person. This can occur when systems are used in schools or libraries. In these cases, the vocabulary and settings will need to be cleared between device users. -
Page 113: Care And Maintenance
22. When charging the device, use only the AC charger that came with the device. The batteries for the device are not field replaceable, and the system will need to be returned to Saltillo Corporation (USA) for servicing. Replacement and repair of any electronic components of your device should only be done by qualified service personnel. -
Page 114: Warranty
If replacement is necessary, the replacement device may be a new or re-conditioned device of equal value. Note: Saltillo Corporation considers bending of the unit, submerging it into liquid of any kind, or any breaks and/or cracks in the LCD screen to be misuse. However, will cover one such incident per warranty year. -
Page 115: Index
Index Averaging Details Headpointing 91 4-Basic (vocabulary file) 30 Back icon 11 Backing up vocabulary files 109 Basic Scan 30 Abbreviations 94 Battery Acapela Vocal Smileys 60 Charging 12, 13, 15 Access Status 15 Blocking access to settings 96 Troubleshooting 111 Blocking settings 96 Button sequences Restoring access to settings 97... - Page 116 Chat Editor Copying vocabulary files from Editor to device 110 Capturing button sequences 35 Copying and pasting buttons 49 Configuring 33 Customer support 9 Differences from device 34 Realize Language 101 Enabling speech 33 Customizing Opening 33 Clearing custom vocabulary files 112 Overview 32 Creating a custom scan pattern 74 Using vocabulary files with 34...
- Page 117 Display Averaging Details 91 Adjusting brightness 99 Cleaning the ChatPoint unit 91 Adjusting horizontal calibration 99 Clicker-Picker dwell method 88 Adjusting screen timeout 99 Dwell method 87 Changing settings 99 Dwell time 80 Downloads Horizontal adjustment 81 Removing 112 Mounting ChatPoint 78 Dwell methods Normal dwell method 88 Headpointing 87...
- Page 118 Restoring access to the operating system and apps 96, Password Changing privacy password 106 Removing privacy password 106 Plugging in 13 Language Pointer visual effects Changing 98 Color 83 Language development Headpointing 82 Analyzing 101 Hiding 83 LED colors 13 Opacity 82 Shape 83 Size 83...
- Page 119 Deleting a custom scan pattern from one page 76 Headpointing 89 Scan Editor menu 72 Smoothing Scanning Headpointing 87 Activation delay 69 Sound Adding a beep 70 Turning on and off 111 Auto Restart 69 Speaker Block 66 Auditory prompts 70 Clear button 68 Speech Creating a custom scan pattern 74...
- Page 120 Creating page from template 51 Create a visual scene with buttons surrounding the image 57 Text options Create the scene and then the linking button 56 Abbreviations 94 Modify a button’s actions 55 Automatic capitalization 95 VocabPC 32 Word prediction 95 Vocabulary files Tick-Talk dwell method 4-Basic 30...
- Page 121 Warranty 114 Wheelchair mounting plate Replacing 19 Widgets Adding shortcuts to widgets 23 Word Finder 93 Word prediction 95 WordPower 29 WordPower108 30 WordPower20Simply 29 WordPower24 29 WordPower24with Phrases 29 WordPower30 29 WordPower42 29 WordPower42 Basic 30 WordPower48 30 WordPower60 30 WordPower60-Basic 30 WordPower80 30 Chat Fusion User’s 8.1 Guide...
- Page 122 Saltillo Corporation 2143 Township Road 112 Millersburg, OH 44654 Phone: 1-800-382-8622 Fax: 330-674-6726 Website: www.saltillo.com Chat Fusion User’s 8.1 Guide Page 122...
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